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BNZ 8800

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Beige Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8800
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 128,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 128,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 128,019 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor corroded outwith perscribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2014 127,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brakes slight bind

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 127,495 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brakes slight bind

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 127,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes slight bind

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 127,483 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,356 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 127,356 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 126,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 125,827 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 125,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 125,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 125,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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BNZ 8800 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Beige with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNZ 8800, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNZ 8800 registered?

BNZ 8800 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is BNZ 8800 safe to buy?

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